Personalities

Ed Funston

Ed Funston joined KILR as News Director in September 2002, bringing with him more than 20 years experience in radio broadcasting. He previously worked as news director at radio stations in Osage City, KS and his hometown of Emporia, KS.

After growing up in Emporia and Topeka, KS, Ed went on to attend Kansas State University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio-Television in 1985.

Ed and his wife Kristy, who works part time at Tiny Treasures Daycare , have two daughters, Brittney and Claire and three grandchildren, Zeke, Joscelyn and Gavin.

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On-Air Schedule
Monday 12:00pm - 01:00pm News Hour with Ed Funston
Monday 05:00pm - 06:00pm Prime Time Drive Time News Hour
Tuesday 12:00pm - 01:00pm News Hour with Ed Funston
Tuesday 05:00pm - 06:00pm Prime Time Drive Time News Hour
Wednesday 12:00pm - 01:00pm News Hour with Ed Funston
Wednesday 05:00pm - 06:00pm Prime Time Drive Time News Hour
Thursday 12:00pm - 01:00pm News Hour with Ed Funston
Thursday 05:00pm - 06:00pm Prime Time Drive Time News Hour
Friday 12:00pm - 01:00pm News Hour with Ed Funston
Friday 05:00pm - 06:00pm Prime Time Drive Time News Hour

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Sportscast - 04/18/26

ELC Superintendent Spotlight

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GT/RA Superintendent Spotlight

Supt. Marshall Lewis - Make-Up School Days/2026 Prom

North Union Superintendent Spotlight

NU Industrial Tech Instructor Chris Stevens - NU Robotics Competition March 27-28

Latest News Interviews

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